Details:<\/strong> The presidents made their statement during the official opening of the B\u00fcrgerfest (Citizens’ Festival) in Berlin, where Portugal is this year’s partner country.<\/p>\nAdvertisement:<\/p>\n
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Steinmeier stressed that Portugal and Germany have a “close friendship” and shared values. He noted the threat to freedom in Europe caused by Russia’s war and urged Europeans to act as one.<\/p>\n
Quote from Steinmeier:<\/strong> “Russia’s war and populist forces in Europe threaten our freedom. That is why it is so important that we act together.”<\/p>\nDetails<\/strong>: Rebelo de Sousa in his speech emphasised: “We are always with Ukraine. Always. We will never forget Ukraine.”<\/p>\nHe noted that Portugal and Germany are allies in the EU, NATO and the UN and share fundamental values, such as peace, democracy, freedom of expression and human rights.<\/p>\n
The Portuguese president also quoted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Willy Brandt: “Peace is not everything, but without peace, everything is nothing”, receiving applause from the audience.<\/p>\n
The meeting of the two presidents took place as part of Rebelo de Sousa’s visit to Germany, with his mandate due to end in 2026. In addition to political statements, both leaders underlined the importance of bilateral relations, particularly cooperation in tourism.<\/p>\n
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